The Superstar Life and Struggles of Odell Beckham Jr.

By 2021, frustration had reached a breaking point. Beckham’s father posted a video online criticizing Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for missing throws to his son. The viral post ignited chaos within the organization, straining relationships beyond repair.

Days later, Beckham was excused from practice and eventually released. The breakup between Beckham and the Browns played out publicly — a messy end to what had begun as one of the most promising partnerships in football.